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Subject:Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
From:Jim Arnott
Date:Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:44:57 -0700

See what happens when you don’t read all the way through…

Please ignore previous post. You’re talking about the c-clip that holds the CV to the axle.

Never mind...

Jim

> I’ve been trying to remember the name for a week. As soon as you mentioned “can’t recall” it was right there. Thanks.
> 
> Oettiker clamp.
> 
> One uses an Oettiker plier to tighten them.
> 
> http://www.installationpartssupply.com/category/oetiker-clamp.html
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>> On Aug 16, 2016, at 5:11 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>> 
>> I have a pair of pliers that is designed to get those clips off. I'm sorry I can't recall the name of the clip type off hand, but it's surprising how well the pliers work.
>> 
>> Alistair
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